Monday, October 22, 2007

NKC vs. MHRD

A full Planning Commmission met on education for the 11th Plan, where the Prime Minister called for constitution of a working group to review the role and functions of these institutions. A month after that, the working group is still not in place.

Fears of loss of authority on part of the MHRD and a marked reluctance to accept the recommendations of the Sam Pitroda-led NKC appear to be at the heart of the delay.